Announcement No. 254 of 2025 of the General Administration of Customs (Announcement on Scientifically Improving Quarantine and Supervision Measures for Import and Export Biological Materials)

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To better serve life science research in our country, ensure the high-quality import and export of biological materials needed for scientific research and production, balance development and security, and promote the high-quality development of the biopharmaceutical industry, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and after risk assessment, the General Administration of Customs has decided to promote the quarantine and supervision reform measures for inbound biological materials piloted in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanghai and other regions nationwide. Scientifically improve the risk classification and quarantine supervision measures for import and export biological materials. An announcement is hereby made regarding relevant matters.